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Ramble On Bass Tone Settings — Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin · 1960s · Folk rock / Hard rock / Blues rock
Original Recording
Bass
1962 Fender Jazz Bass
Pickups
Unknown
Amp
Unknown (possibly Acoustic 360 or similar vintage amp)
Pickup Position
neck (likely used for smoother tone, though not explicitly confirmed)
John Paul Jones used his 1962 Fender Jazz Bass on almost every Led Zeppelin track through 1975, including “Ramble On” ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/ledzeppelin/comments/1frt123?utm_source=openai)). Some speculate he used roundwound strings with tone rolled off and possibly an Acoustic 360 amp ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/15d7ws9?utm_source=openai)).
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6.5
Gain0
Treble5.5
Presence4
compression3
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Tone Character
- warm
- smooth
- melodic
- not muddy
Playing Technique
- fingerstyle